Whats this? Valley Bank Note?

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Hey I thought this was cool, but was wondering what it was.... Thanks

 

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just a certified check with an old stamp on it.

 

any real value? or just kind of cool for like 20 bucks

 

Maybe kinda cool for $3-4.00. Checks are collected. There is a group dedicated to it -- the American Society of Check Collectors. Most checks without significant vignettes will run a couple of dollars at best (unless there is a famous signature on it). Most revenue stamps are very common (every check had to have one during and after the Civil War) so that does not add much value, if any. There are more scarce revenue stamps, however.

Why anyone would bother to TPG something like this is beyond me.

 

Those are very interesting pieces for sure!!

 

Only other possibility for it is the bank was very short lived? that would give it a rarety value, but as far as American cheques go it does seem to be rather plain

 

Thanks guys I mainly stick to coins but for a few dollars I think I'll buy a nice one. (maybe a cool signature or design) thanks!